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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT IN AN ENHANCED JAVATM 2 RUNTIME ENVIRONMENT

  • US 20080060083A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2007
  • Published: 03/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A digital rights management (DRM) system for a Java client implementing a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) comprising Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and Java runtime libraries components, said JRE capable of executing a player application for presenting content downloaded or streamed from a content server to a user, said system comprising:

  • a) acquisition component for receiving downloaded or streamed protected contents; and

    b) dynamic rights management layer located between said JRE and player application for receiving requests to view or play protected contents from said player, and, in response to each request, determining the rights associated with protected content and enabling viewing or playing of said protected contents via said player application if permitted according to said rights, wherein digital rights management functionality is assured in a manner transparent to said user and without the need for a customized player application.

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